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City of Tigard
Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda
MEETING DATE/TIME: January 14, 2026— 6:00 to 7:05 p.m. (Business meeting)
7:05 to 7:15 p.m. (Break and Light Dinner)
7:15 to 9:00 p.m. (Strategic Plan Review/Retreat)
HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION:
In-person: Tigard Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd. or
MS Teams: https://www.tigard-or.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1949/637770827974830260
1. CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS/NEW MEMBERS Chair 6:00
2. CONSIDER MINUTES Chair 6:05
3. CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chair 6:10
4. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair 6:15
5. STAFF LIAISON UPDATE Sean 6:20
6. NOMINATIONS AND OFFICER ELECTIONS All 6:25
7. TCAC CIP PROJECT PRIORTIZATION All 6:35
8. PROJECT UPDATES Sean 6:45
9. LIAISON REPORTS All 6:55
10. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 7:00
11. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING Chair 7:05
TCAC RETREAT AND STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW 7:15
*EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Town Center Advisory Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss real property
transaction negotiations under ORS 192.660(2) (e). All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the
Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not
disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final
decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public.
Upcoming meetings of note:
Wed., Feb. 11, 6:00 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting
Tues., Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., Joint TCAC/TCDA Board
Meeting
Related websites and information:
Tigard TIF Districts
Tigard Construction Updates
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CITY OF TIGARD
TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2025
Members Present: Alvin Bautista, John Goodhouse (Alternate), JoJo Keating, Patty Lofgren, Michele
Powers, Sarah Serata, Elise Shearer, Chris Sjolin, Bob Tomasovic (Vice Chair), and Gabe Velasquez
(Chair).
Members Absent: Sarah Ericksen.
Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, Project Manager Windol Cador,
Communications Program Coordinator Jessica Love, and Sr. Administrative Specialist Joe Patton.
Others Present: TCAC Appointee Ben Coli.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Velasquez called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The meeting was held in Town Hall with a
hybrid MS Teams option.
2. CONSIDER MINUTES
November 12, 2025, TCAC Minutes were unanimously approved.
3. CALL FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS – N/A
4. PUBLIC COMMENT – N/A
5. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS – N/A
6. TCAC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sean noted that Ben Coli will become a new voting member and John will become a voting member on
January 1, 2026. He also recognized Elise and Alvin whose terms expire December 31, 2025.
7. BUILDING A BETTER TIGARD (POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY PLANS)
Jessica Love shared a presentation that included a Project Overview, Current State: Police Department,
Current State: Public Works, Some Current Challenges, Future Site, Due Diligence & Early Site Work,
the Team hired (Project Director, Architect/Designer, and Construction Manager/General Contractor),
Facility Design, and Cost & Oversight. It will allow Public Works to be in one facility with covered areas
for sensitive equipment and an upgraded facility for the Police Department. There will be space for both
departments to grow. If the bond request for $150 million passes building completion could be as soon
as mid-2028. The request includes projected cost increases in materials and construction. The property is
owned by the city.
TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
December 10, 2025
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Joe Patton, TCAC Meeting Secretary
Gabe Velasquez, Chair
8. DOWNTOWN/TRIANGLE CIP DISCUSSION
Sean reviewed a list of Capital Improvement Projects in both TIF Districts and said Commissioners
should rank them based on how they currently envision them (with specifics being discussed in the
future if the project ranked high.) Commissioners discussed the criteria and scoring system. The criteria
will remain unchanged, and an N/A option will be added (which will not affect the overall score.) Sean
will send the survey link and Commissioners were requested to complete it within one week. The results
will be shared at the next meeting.
9. 72ND AVE REDEVELOPMENT (CINEMAS SITE) SURVEY
Sean noted the online survey deadline has been extended through the end of the year and encouraged
Commissioners to share the link. He reviewed in more detail the feedback received at the engagement
event and will send the document to Commissioners.
10. PROJECT UPDATES
Sean briefly reviewed the updates included with the Agenda.
11. PLANNING FOR JANUARY MEETING
Commissioners discussed previous formats for the first meeting. They agreed on an icebreaker before the
meeting, to discuss the logistics and format of the current meetings, and a review of the areas of interest
before moving on to breakout rooms to work on the subtasks.
12. NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 TCAC OFFICERS
Gabe was nominated for reelection as Chair and Bob as Vice Chair. Nominations will remain open until
the election at the January meeting.
13. LIAISON REPORTS
A. Gabe noted Tom Anderson was selected to fill the city council vacancy.
B. Patty reported at the November 19 CHART meeting it was announced a new Hillsboro shelter
opened with 75 beds. The Tigard SAFE parking program has graduated one car per month into
housing this year. In January 2026 St. Anthony’s and the Rise churches will be adding SAFE
parking to their sites. They had a Washington County briefing on its housing implementation
plan with two phases: the current establishing a strategic direction with a feedback period and
phase 2 will be to review the draft and seek additional feedback from community partners.
14. NON-AGENDA ITEMS – N/A
15. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
CIP Projects
Positive
Community
Interest
Positive
Economic
Impact
Ability to Build
Community that
is
Complimentary
and Consistent
with Future
Vision
Promotes Good
Urban Design
Positive
Environmental
Impact
Addresses
Equitable
Business
Development
Improves
Connectivity
and Access
Addresses
Housing and
Shelter
Total
score Average
CITY CENTER
Main Street/Fanno Creek Trail Imp 2.7500 2.6250 2.5000 2.6250 2.4286 1.5000 2.7500 1.6667 18.845 2.356
Downtown Transportation Imp Program 2.2500 2.7500 2.5000 2.6250 2.0000 2.4000 2.8750 1.0000 18.400 2.300
Downtown Fanno Creek Lighting 2.8750 2.2857 2.5000 2.8750 2.1667 1.6667 3.0000 1.0000 18.369 2.296
Tigard Heritage Trail Extension 2.2500 2.0000 2.3750 2.5000 2.0000 1.5000 2.6250 1.0000 16.250 2.031
Repair of Rotary Plaza Restroom Sewer 2.0000 1.7500 1.7143 1.7500 1.7143 1.2000 2.2857 2.0000 14.414 1.802
Downtown Universal Plaza Phase 2 2.0000 1.7500 1.7143 1.7500 1.7143 1.2000 2.2857 2.0000 14.414 1.802
TRIANGLE
Triangle Cinemas Site Development 3.0000 2.8750 3.0000 3.0000 2.6250 2.5714 2.5000 2.5000 22.071 2.759
Triangle Transportation Improvements Program 2.7500 2.7500 2.6250 2.7500 2.4286 2.5000 2.7500 1.7500 20.304 2.538
1 - low 3-high
Agenda Item 7
Agenda Item 8
1/6/26 TIF District Project Updates
City Center TIF District
1. City Center Building Improvement Grants
• Recent property owner inquiries
2. Main Street/ Fanno Creek Trail Improvements (Nick Wilson Memorial Plaza)
• TCAC recommended changing the project scope
• TCDA Board to consider on February 10
3. Fanno Creek Trail Lighting
• Preliminary plan nearing completion
4. Downtown Reimagined
• Council briefing on February 24 on Development code amendment project
5. Downtown/Triangle Parking
• Working on map and communications regarding new 2-Hour limit hours (expanded to
7PM and Saturdays) in Downtown and Triangle
6. Hall Blvd
• Local legislators continue to advocate for the funding of a jurisdictional transfer, but
very limited state transportation funding available this session
7. Downtown Wayfinding Plan
• Project to start implementation in 2026
8. Downtown Art
• Two new art pieces installed on Main St, collaboration between TDA and City
9. City Facilities Consolidation (only parking structure is TIF funded)
• TCAC was briefed on new Public Works/Police facility plans
• Future of PW building site TBD
Agenda Item 8
Tigard Triangle TIF District
1. 72nd Ave Redevelopment Site (former Cinemas)
• Survey closed on Jan. 8 with over 300 responses
• Red Rock Creek Stabilization project on schedule for completion next summer
2. Red Rock Creek Trail Planning
• Investigating grants for construction
3. Opportunity Fund (matching grants)
• No new applications received
4. SW 72nd Avenue
• Pre-design being finalized
• Planning to apply for new Federal grant opportunity in 2026
5. Mixed Use Path over Highway 217
• Refinement study for Red Rock Creek Trail crossing of Hwy 217 will start in FY26-27
6. CPAH Woodland Hearth
• Construction underway.
• Nearing completion of sewer and stormwater utilities for which they received state
funding
7. Other Triangle Development
• The Montage with 183-market-rate apartments next to Hwy 217 is nearing completion
• Dartmouth Crossing Phase 2 starting up
2025 Annual Report of the Town Center Advisory Commission
To the Board of the Town Center Development Agency
December 1, 2025
The Town Center Advisory Commission (TCAC) adopted their strategic plan for 2025-2026
at their March 12, 2025, meeting and adopted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at their
July 9, 2025 meeting. The plan includes a vision, and three areas of emphasis with KPIs.
Vision: As a commission and through our TIF districts, we will enable, encourage and
support redevelopment with the goal of creating an equitable community that is walkable,
healthy, and accessible for everyone by all modes of transportation.
Aspirational Goal: Continue to facilitate and promote opportunities for the development of
affordable housing, provide support for measures to reduce houselessness, provide support
for equitable business development, and advance efforts toward improved walkability,
equity, and connectivity within and between both TIF districts.
A. Equitable Business Development
Strategies: Advocate for stakeholders in all TIF districts using data collection, analysis and
summary in the focus areas of parking, safety, unconventional business opportunities,
program and service awareness and possible locations for business development.
Action Plans:
(1) Advocacy and Support for Business Owners in TIF Districts
(2) Analysis and Summary of the Parking Survey
(3) Planning for Unconventional Business Opportunities
Accomplishments:
• Staff coordinated with TDA, property owners, and brokers to fill vacancies and
market improvement grant program.
• Improvement grants committee (2 TCAC members) awarded two grants in 2025.
• Comprehensive parking data was gathered in Downtown and the Triangle. City
Council discontinued a contract for parking enforcement in favor of altering parking
limit times and days, and a plan to explore additional public parking supply.
• Two new Launch Pod food carts opened at Universal Plaza.
Equitable Business Development Key Performance Indicators Total for 2025
1. Number of potential businesses contacted by TCAC
members
13
2. Number and amount of improvement grants
awarded
2 grants,
$17,000 total
3. Number of empty storefront windows used to
promote the grant program
0
4. Number of reprinted signs placed in former recipient’s
windows
1
B. Connectivity and Access
Strategies: Advocate for funding in both TIF districts through intentional, strategic support
in the form of letters of support, position statements and advisory recommendations to
decision-makers. Active support for acquisition of Hall Blvd. by the City of Tigard. Work with
the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee on walkability issues and potential
solutions. Document and report on pertinent studies, such as the Red Rock Creek Trail
Study, and legislative actions that may impact safety, pedestrian projects, walkability and
wayfinding.
Action Plans:
(1) Advocacy and Support for adequate connectivity, access, mobility and safety related
funding: Hall Blvd and 72nd Ave Improvement projects
(2) Active support for ownership of Hall Blvd. by the City of Tigard
(3) Advocate and work with the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee and other
city committees on addressing walkability issues within and between two TIF
districts
(4) Receive regular updates on the implementation of the Downtown Wayfinding Plan.
Accomplishments:
• Downtown Wayfinding Design Plan was completed (TCAC representation on advisory
team). Plan implementation to start later in 2026.
• TCAC and TTAC collaborated at a joint meeting in June and with a joint field trip to the
Tigard Triangle in August.
• TCAC members submitted testimony in support of a Hall Blvd. jurisdictional transfer
and funding to the Oregon Legislature.
• TCAC was briefed on design and engineering of 72nd Ave.
• State grant awarded to the Red Rock Creek Trail/Hwy. 217 Crossing Plan study, which
included a letter of support from the TCAC.
Connectivity and Access Key Performance Indicators Total for 2025
1. Number of collaborative activities with TTAC 2
2. Number of letters of support, testimonies supporting Hall
Blvd. jurisdictional transfer/funding and 72nd Ave. funding 6
3. Number of community outreach meetings attended by TCAC
members to distribute surveys and raise awareness of Red
Rock Creek Trail and future Triangle park
0
C. Housing and Shelter
Strategies: Attend, update, monitor, report and present with new and pertinent information
from housing and houseless stakeholder groups. Coordinate and share information acting as
liaison to TCAC with local organizations to ensure information flow and coordination to
improve efficiency. Develop suggested strategies and policies to address housing issues
within the purview/scope of TCAC to city officials and decision makers. Support funding
needs and development assistance available for shelter, transitional and affordable housing.
Action Plans:
(1) Identify liaisons to attend regular housing and houseless stakeholder meetings.
(2) Monitor data obtained by the city pursuant to the desired outcome: “Grow
Collaborative Partnerships”.
(3) Consider providing development assistance for affordable housing.
Accomplishments:
• Just Compassion Resource Center opened (received a TCAC-recommended $200K
Development Assistance grant)
• Family Promise’s ‘A Bridge to Home’ interior renovations completed (partially
funded by Development Assistance)
• REACH Dartmouth Crossing North completed and grand opening held (received
Development Assistance)
• CPAH Woodland Hearth started construction (received Development Assistance)
• TCAC member attends CHART meetings.
Housing and Shelter Key Performance Indicators Total for 2025
1. Number of housing related meetings/events attended by TCAC
members
5
2. Number of letters of support/testimonies supporting housing
and shelter in TIF Districts 2
3. Number of facilities toured 2
4. Number of market rate housing units built in the TIF Districts
per year (target 600) 9
5. Number of affordable housing units built in the TIF Districts
per year (target 100) 85
6. Number of affordable senior housing units built in the TIF
Districts per year (target 150) 0
7. Number of temporary beds built TIF Districts per year (target
150) 60
8. Amount of investment leveraged by TIF grant programs $1M grant leveraged
$47.9M investment
9. Annual percent increase in the Assessed Value of each TIF
District
FY26
City Center: 4.2%
Triangle: -0.2%
10. Number of neighborhood amenities added in TIF Districts 2 (Main St. artwork
installed)
11. Number of neighborhood demographic reports run for TIF
Districts 0
On Behalf of the Town Center Advisory Commission,
____________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Gabriel Velásquez, TCAC Chair Robert Tomasovic, TCAC Vice Chair
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Town Center Advisory Commission (TCAC)
Tigard, Oregon
Strategic Plan 2025-2026 Revised 3/12/25
Vision As a commission and through our TIF districts, we will enable, encourage and support
redevelopment with the goal of creating an equitable community that is walkable, healthy,
and accessible for everyone by all modes of transportation.
Aspirational
Goal
Continue to facilitate and promote opportunities for the development of affordable
housing, provide support for measures to reduce houselessness, provide support for
equitable business development, and advance efforts toward improved walkability,
equity, and connectivity within and between both TIF districts.
Areas of
Emphasis
Equitable Business
Development
Connectivity and Access Housing and Shelter
Strategies Advocate for stakeholders
in both TIF districts using
data collection, analysis
and summary in the focus
areas of: parking, safety,
unconventional business
opportunities, program
and service awareness,
and possible locations for
business development.
Support city’s goal to obtain
funding to improve and take
ownership of Hall Blvd.
Support the city’s grant
request for 72nd Ave.
improvements. Look for
other opportunities in the
Triangle for pedestrian
improvements.
Support for physical facilities
and additional shelter space
and services for persons
experiencing houselessness.
Development of additional
shelter space and affordable
housing through a
consciously-integrated
programmatic response that
includes the city, public and
private entities, and local
housing nonprofits working
effectively in Tigard to
address that deficiency.
TCAC supports Tigard’s Strategic Priorities:
• Set the standard for excellence in public service and customer experience.
• Create a well-connected, attractive, and accessible pedestrian network.
• Ensure that development and growth support the vision.
Our plan will incorporate the principles of equity, environment, economy, engagement and excellence
in our work as an advisory commission.
The four goals of the City of Tigard City Council
TO BE UPDATED
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Area of
Emphasis
Equitable Business Development
Aspirational
Goals
Safety and security for businesses in both TIF districts. Outreach programs for new
businesses seeking to open in Tigard. A plan for unconventional business
opportunity/development and support and for identifying potential locations for these
businesses. Awareness of the current and needed services and resources available for
equitable development. New, diverse and active participation in forums to better
understand business and development needs and goals, including interest in expansion.
*SUPPORTS CITY GOALS 3, 4
Strategies Advocate for stakeholders in both TIF districts using data collection, analysis and summary in
the focus areas of: parking, safety, unconventional business opportunities, program and
service awareness and possible locations for business development.
Action Plans 1) Advocacy and Support for Business Owners in TIF Districts
a. Communication process such as a survey or listening session with a data
collection process to understand the needs for safety, security,
beautification and interest in business expansion
b. Ongoing support with business owners’ groups to continue
conversations and communication in support of needs analysis
c. TCAC member liaison attendance at TDA meetings to listen and learn the
business needs of TIF District business owners
2) Analysis and Summary of Parking Management
a. Formal review of parking data report to be obtained by with
enforcement activities
b. Report-out to TCAC at a commission meeting with the analysis and
potential next steps
3) Planning for Unconventional Business Opportunities
a. Use community-generated list to make calls to potential businesses
b. Create a plan and script to contact by phone with follow-up materials or
calls
c. Create outreach program with marketing materials and strategy for new
TIF district businesses that can also be used to support recruitment of
new businesses that the community wants
i. Identify locations that would be viable for food carts or
other unconventional businesses
d. Work with social media coordinator and economic development
manager to share inventory/list of available current programs,
services and resources that support TIF district businesses.
KPIs:
1. Number of potential businesses contacted by TCAC members
2. Number and amount of improvement grants awarded
3. Number of empty storefront windows used to promote the grant program
4. Number of reprinted signs placed in former recipient’s windows
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Area of
Emphasis
Connectivity and Access
Aspirational
Goals
Adequately-funded, improved Hall Blvd., with Tigard ownership. Approved and activated
grant funding for 72nd Ave improvement projects. Improved environmental impact and
connectivity for pedestrian and multi-modal improvements between and within TIF
districts.
*SUPPORTS CITY GOALS 2, 3, 4
Strategies Advocate for funding in both TIF districts through intentional, strategic support in the form of
letters of support, position statements and advisory recommendations to decision-makers.
Active support for acquisition of Hall Blvd. by City of Tigard. Work with the Tigard
Transportation Advisory Committee on walkability issues and potential solutions. Document and
report on pertinent studies, such as the Red Rock Creek Trail Study, and legislative actions
that may impact safety, pedestrian projects, walkability and wayfinding.
Action Plans 1) Advocacy and Support for adequate connectivity, access, mobility and safety
related funding: Hall Blvd and 72nd Ave Improvement projects
a. Hall Blvd: Support adequate funding leading to enhanced community safety
and accessibility for all modes of transportation for Hall Blvd.
transfer of ownership
b. 72nd Ave: Support for 72nd Ave. grant funding leading to enhanced
community safety and accessibility for all modes of transportation
c. Red Rock Creek Trail: Support grant funding to advance the
project
2) Active support for ownership of Hall Blvd. by the City of Tigard
a. Support the securing of funding to complete transfer
3) Advocate and work with the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee and
other city committees on addressing walkability issues within and between
two TIF districts
a. TCAC representative serves on Safe Streets Task Force
4) Receive regular updates on the implementation of the Downtown wayfinding plan.
KPIs:
1. Number of collaborative activities with TTAC
2. Number of letters of support, testimonies supporting Hall Blvd. transfer/funding
and 72nd Ave. funding
3. Number of community outreach meetings attended by TCAC members to distribute
surveys and raise awareness of Red Rock Creek Trail and future Triangle park
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Area of
Emphasis
Housing and Shelter
Aspirational
Goals
Measurable improvements in available shelter and services to relieve the humanitarian
crisis of houselessness. Measurable improvements in available affordable housing to
address the deficit of rental housing inventory. Improved coordination of programs,
providers and funding.
*SUPPORTS CITY GOALS 1, 4
Strategies Attend, update, monitor, report and present with new and pertinent information from
housing and houseless stakeholder groups. Coordinate and share information acting as
liaisons to TCAC with local organizations to ensure information flow and coordination to
improve efficiency. Develop suggested strategies and policies to address housing issues
within the purview/scope of TCAC to City officials and decision makers. Support funding
needs and development assistance available for shelter, transitional and affordable housing.
Action Plans 1) Identify liaisons to attend regular housing and houseless stakeholder meetings.
a. TCAC chair or alternate to attend CHART (Community Homeless
Assessment & Response Team) meetings
b. Designate time on the agenda for sharing information from affordable housing
and community service providers
2) Monitor data obtained by City pursuant to desired outcome: “Grow Collaborative
Partnerships”
a. Monitor data obtained by City
b. Arrange for presentations to TCAC by local, county, regional, and/or national
experts
i. Work with City staff to schedule TCAC presentation
3) Consider providing development assistance for affordable housing
KPIs:
1. Number of housing related meetings/events attended by TCAC members
2. Number of letters of support/testimonies supporting housing and shelter in TIF Districts
3. Number of facilities toured
4. Number of market rate housing units built in the TIF Districts per year (target 600)
5. Number of affordable housing units built in the TIF Districts per year (target 100)
6. Number of affordable senior housing units built in the TIF Districts per year (target
150)
7. Number of temporary beds built TIF Districts per year (target 150)
8. Amount of investment leveraged by TIF grant programs
9. Annual percent increase in the Assessed Value of each TIF District
10. Number of neighborhood amenities added in TIF Districts
11. Number of neighborhood demographic reports run for TIF Districts